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Body Fluid Cell Count
MessageIndicate source on specimen label
Test Code
BFCC
Alias/See Also
CCBF
CPT Codes
89051
Preferred Specimen
Source must be indicated on specimen label. Pericardial fluid, Peritoneal fluid, Peritoneal Lavage, Synovial fluid, or Bronchial washing, Bronchial lavage or Bronchoalveolar lavage.
or Syringe
Body fluids are collected by a variety of methods. Once collected by the physician, the fluid should be put into a tube with either EDTA or Heparin as an anticoagulant by the lab staff.
or SyringeBody fluids are collected by a variety of methods. Once collected by the physician, the fluid should be put into a tube with either EDTA or Heparin as an anticoagulant by the lab staff.
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: Test immediately
Refrigerated: Up to 8 hours
Frozen: Do not freeze
Refrigerated: Up to 8 hours
Frozen: Do not freeze
Last Updated: December 28, 2023
